Renewable energy
The definition of Primary Energy in the Statistical Review confines itself to traded fuels (commercial renewables)
Renewable power consumption grew by 17.7% in 2011, and supplied 3.9% of the world’s electricity
Global biofuel production grew by 0.7% in 2011 the smallest increase since 2000
Geothermal capacity grew by 0.8% (88 MW) in 2011 to reach 11 GW
Solar power generating capacity grew by 73% in 2011, and has grown almost ten-fold over the past 5 years
Wind power capacity grew by 20.5%, adding a record 40.8 GW
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